In a statement, a village of Mount Prospect spokesperson says the village had no idea the business was going under. A bank now owns the building.

Natalie Hooper’s mother embraced her at the now-chained entrance. She was supposed to get married here in four weeks and already paid $7,000 toward her wedding.

“This is peoples’ lives. I’m getting married next month, and now I have to start back from square one,” says Hooper.

Each of the people interviewed have filed police reports for their loss. The village is helping those impacted by contacting area hotels and banquet halls. The local chamber of commerce is fielding all inquiries.